What foods/vitamins help assist the lymphatic system to expel ink during tattoo removal?

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I'm currently going through having two tattoos lasered of. My question is, what can I do to further assist my body to get rid of the ink? I heard antioxidant rich foods help, is this true?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

The best thing that you can do to help your body's lymphatic system do its job is to eat right (lean protein, leafy greens, healthy fate, complex carbs), drink lots of water, limit your alcohol consumption to a drink a day, exercise daily to work up a sweat and stay away from any kind of smoke. It will take time to get rid of your tattoo but this will help.My best,
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Phillip Bekhor, MBBS, FACD · Answer

There is no doubt that a healthy functioning lymphatic system is necessary to clear ink particles after laser tattoo treatment. A balanced diet ( which will contain adequate anti--oxidants) and exercise is essential for optimum performance of all bodily functions at all times. Conversely, smoking HAS been demonstrated to prolong the tattoo removal process. So the seminal message is:- follow your doctor's post-treatment recommendations, eat well, exercise, stay healthy and don't smoke. It will still take time but you are giving yourself the best chance of a good outcome.

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